Sir Nils Olav promoted to Brigadier by Norwegian King's Guard

On Monday morning, 22 August, His Majesty the King of Norway’s Guard paid a very special visit to RZSS Edinburgh Zoo to bestow a unique honour upon our resident king penguin Sir Nils Olav. Already a knight, the most famous king penguin in the world was given the new title of “Brigadier Sir Nils Olav”.

[penguin]

As a fellow penguin, I must say that speech was extremely inspiring and touching

[Gunni]

Certainly, the most noble of the bunch. NEVER takes off his uniform. And saves water by washing and bathing at the same time.

[thamomentum]

As someone who has been in Army for a while now - I am GENUINELY shocked at how much this little penguin represents EXACTLY the mannerisms of how a high ranking official inspects the troop LOL from standing and conversing and taking the time LOL

[theonebman]

HE EVEN MADE A SPEECH
HE HAD A LITERAL SPEECH PREPARED AND DELIVERED FOR THIS EXACT MOMENT
I'M DYING
WHAT A LEGEND

[MrYfrank]

I love how he inspects the troops just like a General.

[carlthomas]

For those wondering what's going on: The penguin colony in Edinburgh Zoo was originaly established with eggs given by Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen, most know for being the first person to reach the South Pole. In honour of his memory the Norwegian Royal Guard descided to adopt one of the penguins as the company's mascot, and later, in the 1960s, they began the tradition of promoting him up a rank every time the Royal Guards attended the military festival in Edinburgh. Since penguins don't live that long his name and rank is inherited by his oldest child, and after many years and many visits Nils Olav finally became a knight and general. It's just a fun teambuildng tradition for the company

[henriquesalvatti]

Even the King of Norway shivers when he sees the *Emperor* of Norway.

[misottovoce]

This is adorable. The King of Norway has a good sense of humour! The epaulot...and inspection of the guards...precious!

[NoName-ymzj]

"Kaw-awha-awha-awhaw ... " - Brigadier Sir Nils Olav.

These words will guide future generations through darkest of times, truly a hero of our time.

[Fangoros]

What a great officer, inspecting his troops in detail & giving great speeches
And his proud stance! Clearly a man of honour and experience.

[acash]

Soldier: They've broke through our front lines! What do we do Sir???
Brigadier Sir Nils Olav: :O
Soldier: :O

[CHAOSDEATHCULT]

I'm jealous of the flexibility of the penguin scratching it's head with it's foot like that... I assumed from their walk that they're all stiff and stuff... lol

[whiten]

Not the hero we deserve, but the one we need

[francisvinquiote]

It's all fun and games until Si Nils Olav demands execution of order 66 to his armed penguin forces.

[relaxbear]

Just smile and wave boys. Smile and wave.
- Skipper -

(Edit 2020)
Thank you for the likes !😉

[q_vnt]

As a linux user I keep coming back to this symbolic speech of my people

[dinaldesilva]

1:15 such inspirational words. They will be burnt into my heart forever 🥲

[waystoplay]

I love how the whole situation is so serious about a penguin getting a job raise

[venom]

This penguin has achieved more than i have in my life

[eugenetf]

Brigadier Sir Nils Olav, what a smart turn out! You look and feel every bit a Brigadier. Truly amazing and funny too.❤❤